Borealis has announced price increases for polyolefins in Europe: +€70/ton for polyethylene (PE) and +€50/ton for polypropylene (PP). The new prices apply starting April 1, 2026.

Borealis has officially announced a price increase for its polyolefin products across the European market.
The announced adjustments are:
+€70/ton for polyethylene (PE)
+€50/ton for polypropylene (PP)
👉 Effective date:
The increases apply from April 1, 2026, for European deliveries, depending on existing contractual terms.
According to the company, these adjustments reflect current developments in production and supply chain costs.
Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are key materials used across multiple industries, including:
packaging (rigid and flexible)
automotive
construction
consumer goods
In unit terms, the +€70/ton increase for PE equals approximately +€0.07/kg, while the +€50/ton increase for PP equals approximately +€0.05/kg.
The Borealis announcement comes amid a broader period of price adjustments in the European polyolefins market, where producers are aligning prices with current cost levels.
For processors, these changes translate directly into higher raw material costs.